Climate - Vigo (Galicia)

The climate of Vigo is temperate oceanic, with mild, rainy winters and warm, sunny summers.
The city is located in the north-west of Spain, in Galicia, in the province of Pontevedra, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of the border with Portugal. We are in the tourist area of the Rías Baixas (a ría is the deep estuary of a river). The Ría of Vigo is the southernmost one. In the area of the rías, there are islands, protected in a national park. In front of Vigo are the Cíes islands.
Being directly exposed to westerly winds, Vigo is very rainy from October to May, while from June to September, it is often protected by the Azores Anticyclone, so the rains become less frequent.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F). The data refer to Peinador airport, which is located east of the city and at 260 meters (850 feet) above sea level, and therefore gives temperatures about 1/2 °C (1.8/3.6 °F) lower. Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,805 millimeters (71.1 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 265 mm (10.4 in) in the wettest (December). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is quite mild, but it is also cloudy, rainy and windy. Although the temperature is generally not very low, wind and humidity increase the feeling of cold.
However, due to its location on the coast, the city is quite sheltered from cold waves. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to 0/1 °C (32/34 °F).
At the airport, the record is -5 °C (23 °F), set in February 1963. On that occasion (and also in January 1987), there was a snowfall that whitened the city, but otherwise, snow is extremely rare, given its west-facing position on the ocean.

The summer, from June to August, is warm and sunny.
There may be cool periods, with variable weather and some rain, but for the rest, nice days prevail. Fog can form at night and early in the morning.
There may also be very hot periods, which last a few days, in which the temperature reaches 35 °C (95 °F) or more. The absolute maximum temperature is 41 °C (106 °F), recorded in August 2016.



On average, there are around 2,280 sunshine hours per year. We are in the sunniest area of Galicia. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 13 °C (55 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F). So, the ocean stays cold enough even in summer, however, the brave can try swimming from July to September. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Vigo is the summer, from June to August or the first half of September, since it is the driest and sunniest period of the year, especially for a beach holiday. Otherwise, you can choose the periods from mid-April to mid-June and from mid-September to mid-October, to avoid the heat that can occur in summer, although in these two periods it rains more often than in summer.

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Vigo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Vigo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.8 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -2.8 °C (27 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Vigo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Vigo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in March 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Vigo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) in April 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Vigo is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) in May 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in May 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Vigo is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Vigo is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) in July 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Vigo is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) in August 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F) in August 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Vigo is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 36.9 °C (98.4 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Vigo is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Vigo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Vigo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.7 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.